Mr. Lopez traveled to Austin to speak in favor of HB 1936, a proposal to give more time for property owners to notify their bank that they intend to enter into a property tax loan. He has personal experience with a high interest loan signed quickly and without consultation, which he detailed in an interview posted on our site.

“I can tell you from experience that a second opinion and more accessible loan options would have helped in my situation and steered me from a product that is deceptive and predatory,” Mr. Lopez told the committee members.